Definition of Hope:

Hope is to hold on to when there is nothing to Hope for. Hope is to be able to cope with suffering. Hope is that something good will come from suffering. Hope is for remission - if not total cure. Hope is to keep your dignity. Hope to me is the understanding of tradition, cultural, institution and personal experience of mental illness.
Hope is an action word that is:

Help oneself then others.

Overcome barriers - stigmas - forgive.

Prevent - prayer - prescriptions - psychiatry.

Educate - learn all you can about your illness.